DRDO SSPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for ITI, Diploma & Graduate Apprentice Posts

Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Delhi, under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/01 inviting applications for engagement of Apprentices for the year 2026.

Eligible candidates with ITI / Diploma / Graduate / B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc qualifications can apply for this prestigious DRDO Apprentice Training Programme.

? Organization Details

• Organisation: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
• Laboratory: Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL)
• Location: Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054
• Advertisement No.: 625/HR/Apprentice/2026/M/01
• Training Type: Apprenticeship (12 Months)
• Stipend: As per Apprenticeship Rules
• Mode of Application: Online

? Apprentice Vacancy Details (Tentative)

? Number of vacancies may vary depending on SSPL requirements.

? Educational Qualifications

? ITI Apprentice

• ITI (First Division) in:
  • Fitter
  • Electronics Mechanic
  • Electrician
  • Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
  • Machinist
• 10th Class: First Division mandatory

? Diploma Apprentice

• Diploma (First Division) in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Instrumentation
  • Computer Science
• 10th & Diploma: First Division

? Graduate Apprentice

• Regular Graduation (First Division) in:
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
    OR
• B.E / B.Tech (First Division) in:
  • Electronics
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Communication Engineering
  • VLSI
  • Chemical Engineering
    from a recognized University/Institution

? Eligible Passing Years

Candidates who passed their qualifying examination in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 are eligible.

? Candidates passed before 2021 are not eligible.
? Only regular candidates are eligible.

? Mandatory Registration (Very Important)

• Diploma & Graduate Candidates:
  ? Must be registered on https://nats.education.gov.in
• ITI Candidates:
  ? Must be registered on https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

? Non-registered candidates’ applications will be rejected.

? Selection Process

• Written Test / Interview
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called
• No TA / DA will be paid

? Stipend

• Stipend will be paid as per Apprenticeship Act rules applicable to ITI, Diploma, and Graduate Apprentices.

? Training Duration

• 12 Months Apprenticeship Training
• Training starts after execution of the Contract of Apprenticeship

? How to Apply Online

1. Ensure registration on NATS / Apprenticeship India Portal
2. Fill the online application form using the link below
   ? https://forms.gle/HH3FBirFcmnzks1G8
3. Submit the application within 15 days from the date of advertisement publication

? All communication will be sent only via Email.

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? Important Terms & Conditions

• Police Verification Certificate is mandatory after joining
• No guarantee of employment after apprenticeship
• Selected candidates must sign a 12-month apprenticeship contract
• SSPL reserves the right to increase/decrease seats or cancel recruitment
• Any false information will lead to disqualification
• Legal jurisdiction: Hon’ble High Court of Delhi
• No hostel / quarters / transport will be provided

? Contact Details

? Phone: 011-23903540
? Office: HRD, Solid State Physics Laboratory, Delhi